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Op Prahar: Punjab Police bust weapons smuggling racket, arrest 2

The Punjab Police have busted a major weapons-smuggling racket, arresting two key suspects, Gurpreet Gopi and Biki Wind, with ties to Pakistan-based smugglers under Operation Prahar. Six sophisticated weapons, including 9mm Glocks and .304 caliber pistols, were seized by the Amritsar Police on Wednesday.

2026-01-22T09:08:12.324912+00:00 IST

NGT Seeks accountability after techie’s death

In an order passed on Thursday, the Principal Bench of the Tribunal, headed by Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member A Senthil Vel, registered an Original Application based on a newspaper report titled "Noida CEO Removed CM orders SIT probe into techie's Drowning" published on January 20, 2026.

2026-01-22T09:04:14.530553+00:00 IST

No scope for Operation Lotus in upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in HP

Speaking to ANI, Agnihotri said Himachal Pradesh is the only state where the BJP's Operation Lotus was not only planned but also failed.

2026-01-22T08:54:13.006876+00:00 IST

Ktaka LoP urges Speaker to take action against Cong legislators

Karnataka Leader of Opposition and BJP leader R Ashoka on Thursday urged Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly UT Khader to take strong action against members of the Legislative Assembly/Legislative Council present in the House who allegedly blocked Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, pushed him, and caused a stampede, showing disrespect when he was leaving after addressing the House on Thursday.

2026-01-22T08:53:08.464068+00:00 IST

Opposition silenced even during Zero Hour in TN assembly: Palanis

Speaking to reporters, Palaniswami said the AIADMK sought permission to raise farmers' concerns but was denied an opportunity even during Zero Hour. "Today, permission was not granted to speak on the crucial issues faced by farmers, despite our request inside the Assembly," he said.

2026-01-22T08:50:20.653747+00:00 IST

Solution to world’s problems lies in Indian tradition: Amit Shah

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted that Indian tradition and culture offer solutions to the world's problems, while attending the "Shatabdi Samaraoh 2026" to mark the birth centenary of Param Vandaniya Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma.

2026-01-22T08:35:33.753316+00:00 IST

Delhi Court verdict reopens deep emotional wounds for families

The verdict left the victim's family members devastated, demanding justice and capital punishment for Sajjan Kumar.

2026-01-22T08:34:51.465842+00:00 IST

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SC refuses West Bengal’s request to restrain ECI

The issue was mentioned by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal before a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.

2026-02-27T06:29:18.176093+00:00 IST

Family welcomes Arvind Kejriwal after Court discharges him

The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday discharged Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy case.

2026-02-27T06:22:51.451490+00:00 IST

Withdrawn class 8 book drafted by panel including lawyer

The clarification comes amid reports claiming that the controversial chapter on the judiciary was not reviewed by the legal fraternity.

2026-02-27T06:22:43.766692+00:00 IST

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Bombay HC denies parole to Abu Salem over brother's death

Bombay High Court on Thursday denied permission to underworld gangster Abu Salem to visit his native place in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh to mourn the death of his brother Abu Hakim Ansari.

2026-02-05T15:28:53.017329+00:00 IST

‘Sheesh Mahal a White Elephant’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Gupta asserted that public funds should be used for the welfare of citizens and not for personal luxury. "It's like a white elephant; it's difficult to understand what its purpose is. He created an asset for himself that has become a liability for the entire city of Delhi. No one has the right to misuse public money in this way, and the people of Delhi can clearly see this," she said, demanding that the money spent be returned to the public.

2026-02-05T14:49:28.470618+00:00 IST

“Nehruji felt 35 crore citizens are a problem...": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress in Rajya Sabha and cited a speech of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, stating that she and her father Jawaharlal Nehru had referred to citizens of the country as a "problem".

2026-02-05T14:47:32.838991+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC Quashes Rape and SC/ST Act FIR, citing failed relations

Observing that "a consensual relationship turning sour cannot be retrospectively branded as rape", the Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR alleging rape and caste-based atrocity, holding that the criminal law cannot be invoked to settle personal grievances arising from a failed relationship.

2026-01-22T08:27:56.686658+00:00 IST

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Piyush Goyal meets GK Vasan, AC Shanmugam in Chennai

Speaking after the meeting, Goyal said he was pleased to meet Vasan, whom he described as a long-time friend. "I am so happy to meet my friend GK Vasan. I have known him for more than 20 years. We have worked together in the Rajya Sabha. I have seen how well he represents the people of Tamil Nadu and how passionate he is about serving the state," he said.

2026-01-22T08:21:05.702750+00:00 IST

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Karnataka CM slams Governor for refusing the customary address

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday strongly criticised Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for refusing to deliver the customary address to the Assembly, calling the move a "violation of the Constitution" and stating that the government is examining whether to approach the Supreme Court over the matter.

2026-01-22T08:14:55.596614+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC quashes criminal defamation case linked to intra-family property dispute

The Delhi High Court has quashed criminal defamation proceedings arising from a long-standing family property and testamentary dispute, holding that allegations made in judicial pleadings and a police complaint do not, by themselves, amount to defamation under the Indian Penal Code.

2026-01-22T08:09:20.107137+00:00 IST

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BJP leaders slam Karnataka government over Governor speech row

Karnataka BJP President said that they will also "hit the streets," adding that the Congress is trying to "cover up their failures" after the CM expressed intention to approach the apex court.

2026-01-22T08:08:40.160732+00:00 IST

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MB Rajesh slams at UDF protest in Kerala Assembly over Sabarimala

Speaking in the Assembly, Rajesh said, "These questions should be directed at UDF Convener Adoor Prakash. The question of who stole the gold must be asked of Adoor Prakash. If the answer there is not sufficient, you should go to Delhi and ask at Sonia Gandhi's residence. Why is this drama being staged now? Acting on High Court directions, an investigation is underway into gold thefts dating back to the UDF regime. To protect the thieves, the Opposition leader has been unleashed."

2026-01-22T07:26:34.133572+00:00 IST

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Panic erupts at Delhi Airport T3 after "human skeleton" found

Panic briefly erupted at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi today, after the security team reported the recovery of what appeared to be a "human skeleton." The incident triggered an immediate check by airport security and the Delhi Police.

2026-01-22T07:18:10.234127+00:00 IST

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Rajasthan Police not to release photos of arrested accused

On January 21, 2026, the office of the Additional Director General of Police (Crime Branch), Rajasthan, Hawa Singh Ghumaria, issued a transformative directive to uphold the fundamental rights of individuals in custody.

2026-01-22T07:07:53.094825+00:00 IST

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Amit Shah inaugurates Patanjali Critical Care, Emergency hospital

Yoga guru and Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev also attended the ceremony, where he highlighted the number of treatments offered to people to 'cleanse the body' through traditional methods.

2026-01-22T07:03:44.946942+00:00 IST

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State government is harassing the opposition: West Bengal BJP MLA

While speaking to ANI from the strike, Ghosh stated that neither Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee nor any state government officials cooperated in the utilisation of MLALAD funds.

2026-01-22T06:55:42.884203+00:00 IST

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Karnataka Assembly uproar after Governor skips customary speech

Reacting to the incident, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge questioned the rationale behind the Governor's move, asking whether "the Governor's office has become the BJP office."

2026-01-22T06:45:58.443896+00:00 IST

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Chhattisgarh:Banking service reestablished in naxalhit Jagragunda

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, CM Vishnu Deo Sai said, "Jagargunda was famous for its tamarind market, and the bank there was blown up by Naxalites. Now, a bank has been re-established there. Earlier, people had to travel 60-70 km to Bijapur, Sukma, or Dantewada for banking facilities. Now, with the opening of the bank in Jagargunda, about 600 people have already opened accounts, and the people are now getting access to banking facilities."

2026-01-22T06:39:27.265983+00:00 IST

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"Our alliance is strong," says AIADMK's Palaniswami

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Palaniswami expressed his happiness over Goyal's visit and said BJP state president Nainar Nagendran was also present during the interaction.

2026-01-22T06:36:08.302379+00:00 IST

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Traditional attire, rituals mark Kanchoth festival celebrations

Also known as 'Gouri Tritiya', Kanchoth commemorates the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Similar to Karwa Chouth, the festival is observed exclusively by women, who keep a strict fast and pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands. According to the Hindu calendar, Kanchoth falls during the Shukla Paksha of the Magh month.

2026-01-22T06:23:03.935699+00:00 IST